"Anorexia"
Greetings fellow steemians,I welcome you all to my blog. The contest as organized by @kursheedanwar is a good one which focus on Anorexia as a disorder. But before I proceed with my take on the subject matter, we must understand that Anorexia is a complex condition that cannot be attributed to a particular cause.
From my research,I came to understand that Anorexia is a disorder,not just a disorder but a serious eating disorder which affects a person with how the eat food and their body. It's just like having a negative thought in your head telling you that you are not good enough, where you believe that the only way to feel loved is by being thin and this is how it is for people with Anorexia.
They tend to reduce how the eat food to a very large extent as this will lead to a severe weight loss, malnutrition as well as organ damage. They may also try to exercise excessively in order to rid their body of calories.
Also from my recent research about Anorexia,I came to the conclusion that Anorexia is as a result of a perfect storm of genetic, environmental and psychological factors and below are some of the most significant causes of it👇
▶️Genetics
Individuals with a family history of eating disorder are more likely to develop Anorexia.
▶️Sociocultural pressure
another factor is the social media. On daily basis,the media portrays unrealistic beauty standards, also societal standards to be thin. The show off of celebrities can as well contribute to the development of anorexia.
▶️Trauma and stress
Most people who have experienced trauma such e physical and emotional abuse are likely to develop anorexia.
▶️Personality traits
Most individuals with certain personality traits such as perfectionism,low self-esteem and obssesive compulsive tendencies are also likely to develop anorexia.
I will be discussing about medical, therapy and counseling as the most proactive of treating anorexia in the long run.
First of all, a registered dietitian or nutritionist is assigned to work with the individual to develop a personalized meal plan that will promote healthy eating habits and weight restoration. Medications are prescribed to the individual, medications such as antidepressants,anti-anxiety medications as the will help the individual manage symptoms of depression, anxiety and other co-occuring mental health conditions.
Lastly, hormone replacement therapy may also be necessary to address hormonal imbalances caused by malnutrition and weight loss.
In conclusion, recovering from anorexia is very possible but it takes patience, persistent and a comprehensive treatment approach such as working with a health care team and incorporating alternative and complementary therapies.
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